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GX61 FEF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,569 mi
Last recorded94,569 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 FEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 94,569 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 94,552 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play shock absorber top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 92,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 88,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex hose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 84,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,753 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,345 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,486 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 73,430 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 73,429 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 67,966 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 67,749 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 58,266 miles

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure one mounting bolt loose (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 48,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,828 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,243 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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GX61 FEF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX61 FEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX61 FEF registered?

GX61 FEF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 October 2011.

Is GX61 FEF safe to buy?

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